Hashtag Authentic Episode 87: An Indistractable Q&A, with Nir Eyal

This episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago now – which feels like a lifetime ago in the post COVID19 world. I considered delaying the episode but in the end I decided that the topics we cover – distraction, getting stuff done, being a present & engaged parent and dealing with our own negative emotions – are probably more relevant to many of us than ever, right now.
So, here’s past guest Nir Eyal answering listener questions about distraction and focus, and how we can have more choice over how we direct those things.

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Things we talk about in this episode:

Why being truly indistractable isn’t really the aim

“A mistake repeated more than once is a decision” ― Paulo Coelho

Why your goal should be growth, not perfection

Why we can’t rely on willpower and self control

The antidote to impulsiveness

How time-boxing your calendar gives you freedom

Why we can’t blame our phones for our distraction

How to stay indistractable when spending time with our kids (even when it’s boring!)